Strongylognathus emeryi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Strongylognathus emeryi faces severe population declines due to habitat fragmentation and loss of suitable nesting sites in Mediterranean grasslands and scrublands. As a slave-making ant species dependent on specific host ant populations, disruption to local ant community structures through agricultural intensification and urban development poses additional threats. Climate change-induced shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns may further destabilize the delicate ecological relationships this species requires for reproduction and survival.
Habitat
Strongylognathus emeryi inhabits Mediterranean grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands with well-drained soils suitable for underground nesting. The species requires proximity to colonies of host ant species, particularly in areas with sparse vegetation cover and adequate sun exposure for thermoregulation.